LOVED UP

These are significant things.
The problem is I keep feeling blue.
I keep feeling painfully blue.
The problem is the problem is you.
The problem is the problem is you.

I need to say to him,
things I've kept for better days.
I don't like crying in the rain.
Oh! It's never best to go to war
but this is my life I'm fighting for
and I'm not the sort to run away.
I would never just disappear.

So I keep on, keeping on,
keeping all the rows at bay.
The problem is that problems-
they never just go away.
And I keep sleeping on it,
and, to be perfectly honest,
I keep weeping about it too.

The problem is I keep feeling blue.
I keep feeling painfully blue.
The problem is the problem is you.
The problem is the problem is you.

What's anyone supposed to do?
As it goes, you grow and you grow,
and finally you grow to know
there is no more growing to do.

You know what you must pursue.
You know what you must pursue.
The problem is I keep feeling blue.
The problem is the problem is you.

Life has started to take us apart.
This ache is you breaking my heart.
And I take it you haven't got a clue.
Where do we start?
We part! We part! Oh dear!
You've got absolutely no idea.
Problem is I keep feeling blue.
The problem is the problem is you.

So I keep on, keeping on,
keeping all the rows at bay.
The problem is that problems-
they never just go away.
And I keep sleeping on it,
and, to be perfectly honest,
I keep weeping about it too.

The problem is I keep feeling blue.
I keep feeling painfully blue.
The problem is the problem is you.
The problem is the problem is you.
The problem is I keep feeling blue.
I keep feeling painfully blue.
The problem is the problem is you.
The problem is the problem is you.

13/09/2024

THE PROBLEM IS YOU

I don't care for parties-
they're really not my scene.
I'm not big on all that smalltalk.
.....I'm shy
.....and I'm seriously 'arty'-
I wouldn't go there to be seen.
I'm not that kind of a man machine.

I like my own company.
I like being deep in thought,
.....seeing what pictures
might be beautifully wrought.
I'm always dreaming what pictures
.....might be bought.
At the end of every month
my income is always spent.
I just about make the rent.
But the models are beautiful.
All the beautiful nudes
they all exude different attitudes.
My current favourite is Nancy.

Nancy in the buff is heavenly.
But it's just not enough for me.
My heart flutters when I see her.
.....I think I might be in love.
Fancying Nancy is a no brainer.
.....I think I might be in love.

I don't care for parties-
they're really not my scene.
I'm not big on all that smalltalk.
.....I'm shy
.....and I'm seriously 'arty'-
I wouldn't go there to be seen.
I'm not that kind of a man machine.

I like my own company.
I like being deep in thought,
.....seeing what pictures
.....might be wrought.
Dreaming what pictures
.....might be bought.
At the end of every month
my income is always spent.
I just about make the rent.
But the models are beautiful.
All the beautiful nudes
they all exude different attitudes.
My current favourite is Nancy.

Nancy in the buff is heavenly.
But it's just not enough for me.
My heart flutters when I see her.
.....I think I might be in love.
Fancying Nancy is a no brainer.
.....I think I might be in love.

Fancying Nancy

FANCYING NANCY

It's midnight. I'm only lightly
.....sleeping.
I keep smelling your perfume.
It's floating like a friendly ghost
passing through my room.
Are you haunting me my love?
Oh! I'm already being haunted
.....by our love.

I  can half believe
.....that you're still here.
A reminiscent you is kissing me.
I'm praying to the heavens
.....that you're missing me.
Someone's just wiped away a tear.
It's as if you were really here
and you wiped away my tears
.....like you do.
..........Just like you do.

Thank you for your presence
.....in my life.
Thank you for the feelings,
all the joy and all your healing.
Thank you for your presence
.....in my life.
Tomorrow I will ask you
.....if you'd like to be my wife.
Tomorrow I will ask you
.....if you'd like to be my wife.

A Proposal

A PROPOSAL

I don't suffer fools much-
don't think its cool to be stupid.
I've put in the things I desire-
I'll leave the results to Cupid.

It's the intellect effect
that gets my full attention.
Yes! You've maybe got the body
but you don't seem to have
.....the brains.
.....Brains are sexy.

It's the intellect effect
gets my attention every time.
.....Brains or brawn?
.....Brains or brawn?
Do I smile or do I yawn?
When your lover is
reading a good book
you don't know that you're born.
You don't know that you're born.
It's the intellect effect-
I'll always give it a look,
it gets my attention every time.

It's not a crime to have a type,
to favour honesty over hype.
Honestly, I prefer a studious guy,
someone great at conversation.
A man invested in his education.
It's why I don't drink in a crowd.
Why should I cloud my thinking?
I think I might be falling in love.

My guy has just turned thirty-
lectures at the local university.
He doesn't need a map of my body.
He's not constantly on his phone.
I don't feel used. I get to choose
what we do with our time alone.
We seem to have created
a sophisticated world of our own.
I think I might have fallen in love.

I don't suffer fools much-
don't think its cool to be stupid.
I've put in the things I desire-
I'll leave the results to Cupid.
I don't suffer fools much-
don't think its cool to be stupid.

It's the intellect effect
that gets my full attention.
Yes! You've maybe got the body
but you don't seem to have
.....the brains.
.....Brains are sexy.

It's the intellect effect
gets my attention every time.
.....Brains or brawn?
.....Brains or brawn?
Do I smile or do I yawn?
When your lover reads a good book. you don't know that you're born
It's the intellect effect-
I'll always give it a look,
it gets my attention every time.
I think I might have fallen in love.

It's not a crime to have a type,
to favour honesty over hype.
Honestly, I prefer a studious guy,
someone great at conversation.
A man invested in his education.
It's why I don't drink in a crowd.
Why should I cloud my thinking?
I think I might have fallen in love.

My guy has just turned thirty-
lectures at the local university.
He doesn't need a map of my body.
He's not constantly on his phone.
I don't feel used. I get to choose
what we do with our time alone.
We seem to have created
a sophisticated world of our own.
I think I might have fallen in love.

[He's thirty. Thirty!
My cup of tea.
Dark hair and a tan.
Degrees in the Arts.
A stranger to these parts.
He's my kind of a man.]

Brains Or Brawn

BRAINS OR BRAWN

What If

WHAT IF

He's taken himself away
for a solitary few days-
just above the snow line
where the tall pines fade.
He calls it rest for the mind
and food for the heart.
He's been aching to retreat
to escape the searing heat-
.....for sometime.
It's time to make another start.
It's time to write chapter one
in the next book to come alive.

In the space of five miles
you can see down our valley.
See a creek of creaking water.
Ten cows and ten daughters
content in a barn munching hay.
Two cats and four dogs
a small mountain of chopped logs.
A tractor and a Chevrolet.
Tidying his study I'm dusting
his infamous old buddy-
.....a manual typewriter
..........from way back in the day.
I'd just left college. Gone to a dance.
There he was, we met by chance.
Two kids. Eight books. Twenty years.
Loads of laughter. Almost no tears.
He'll be back with a sack of ideas.
Hungry as hell and thirsty for beers.
I'll put the kids to bed. Then cheers!

[Cheers to you my lover.
Cheers to you my friend.
Here's to your endeavour.
Here's to the bitter end.
The bitter end is sweet.
Oh! The bitter end is sweet.
I thank God that I've got you
to make our bitter ends sweet.]

He's taken himself away
for a solitary few days-
just above the snow line
where the tall pines fade.
He calls it rest for the mind
and food for the heart.
He's been aching to retreat
to escape the searing heat-
.....for sometime.
It's time to make another start.
It's time to write chapter one
in the next book to come alive.

In the space of five miles
you can see down our valley.
See a creek of creaking water.
Ten cows and ten daughters
content in a barn munching hay.
Two cats and four dogs
a small mountain of chopped logs.
A tractor and a Chevrolet.
Tidying his study I'm dusting
his infamous old buddy-
.....a manual typewriter
..........from way back in the day.
I'd just left college. Gone to a dance.
There he was, we met by chance.
Two kids. Eight books. Twenty years.
Loads of laughter. Almost no tears.
He'll be back with a sack of ideas.
Hungry as hell and thirsty for beers.
I'll put the kids to bed. Then cheers!

[Cheers to you my lover.
Cheers to you my friend.
Here's to your endeavour.
Here's to the bitter end.
The bitter end is sweet.
Oh! The bitter end is sweet.
I thank God that I've got you
to make our bitter ends sweet.]'

Sweet

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The Light Within: Illuminating Strength Through Darkness

Reimagined for From the Ashes, The Light Within emerges as a deeply moving anthem of resilience and self-discovery. This acoustic track captures the delicate balance between life’s struggles and the unwavering strength that lies within us all. With introspective storytelling and tender melodies, Mike Baker invites listeners to connect with their inner light, even in the face of life’s darkest moments.

The song opens with vivid imagery of the weight carried through sleepless nights and the quiet ache of sadness. There’s an immediate sense of familiarity for anyone who’s ever felt overwhelmed by life’s challenges. Yet, from the first verse, the song doesn’t dwell in despair; it shifts toward defiance. Mike’s voice carries a resolve that reminds us we are not defined by our struggles, but by our determination to rise above them.

As the second verse unfolds, the perspective gently evolves. Mike reflects on the glimpses of beauty and hope that persist even on the grayest days. These small moments of light become a lifeline, a reminder that the simplest joys can carry profound meaning when we need them most. It’s a recognition of the strength found in embracing both the pain and the hope that coexist within us.

The chorus lifts the track to new emotional heights, transforming vulnerability into empowerment. With fresh energy and vibrant arrangements, Mike declares a refusal to let life’s trials extinguish his dreams. The reimagined version amplifies the song’s emotional pull, making its message of persistence and hope even more profound. It’s a reminder that while storms may rage, the light within us remains an unstoppable force.

The Light Within isn’t just a song—it’s an invitation to reflect, to embrace the beauty in imperfection, and to believe in the strength we carry deep inside. Its message is clear: even in the darkest times, the light within us is more powerful than the shadows we face.

This track stands as a beacon for anyone navigating the complexities of life, offering solace and strength through its heartfelt lyrics and stirring melodies. With The Light Within, Mike Baker reaffirms that no matter how heavy life feels, we all possess the power to guide ourselves forward, one step and one ray of light at a time.

The Light Within (Remastered)

Feeling So Real 
Music & Lyrics by Th.Ho

[Verse]
On the day I met you a vision clear
Never knew your love would feel so near
Familiar faces blending closer
Side by side as we start to blur

[Chorus]
Love hallucination feeling so true
From just a spark to all I knew
And more than that hearts on a ride
When emotions twist and collide

[Verse 2]
Talking every night dreams intertwine
In every moment your heart aligns
Seeing what you like what makes you shine
Caught in this love blurred lines

[Chorus]
Love hallucination feeling so real
From just a dream to what we feel
And more than that hearts on a ride
When emotions twist and collide

[Bridge]
Laughing through the joy crying in the rain
Every step we take it feels the same
Facing all our dreams hand in hand
In this love we'll always stand

[Chorus]
Love hallucination feeling so true
Every part of life I see through you
And more than that hearts on a ride
When emotions twist and collide


Feeling So True (Remastered)

Painted Sky

Spotify

How Far We've Come

He sits and waits for true loves quest. Has he thought he found it again revealed under the veil of pain he struggles most. For his quest is real and will not unfold for he sees the future maybe not the only he will sit. Really give up or continue on can you find the pieces to fix is broken heart. He searches and searches for every clue unfolds behind each door is another piece yet each piece fits perfectly but then shatter so quickly love is found and then lost again. He questions is it me. Am I the broken piece of the quest.

True loves quest

I KNOW I'M THE PROBLEM
Words & Music by Rhob Elliott
©2017, Awful Racket Music (ASCAP)
All Rights Reserved

[Verse 1]
I lit the match, then blamed the fire
Built up the walls, then called you a liar
I pushed you out, said I needed space
Then cried when you gave me just what I said

[Pre-Chorus]
I hear the silence, I feel the cold
Every echo tells me what I should’ve known

[Chorus]
I know I’m the problem, it’s written in flames
Every broken piece still carries my name
You were the calm, I was the storm
You tried to fix me, I just made it worse
I know I’m the reason you walked away
And I’ve got no one else to blame
Yeah, I know I’m the problem
But I still wish you’d stay

[Verse 2]
I wore my wounds like a crown of thorns
Turned love into something it was never born for
You begged me to feel, I chose to hide
Now the bed’s just cold on your side

[Pre-Chorus]
I see the damage, can’t look away
I tore it down, now I’m begging it to stay

[Chorus]
I know I’m the problem, the cracks in the glass
Every shattered dream stuck in the past
You gave it your all, I gave it doubt
You reached for me—I shut you out
I know I’m the reason your sky turned gray
And I’ve got no excuse to say
Yeah, I know I’m the problem
But I still hope you’ll stay

[Bridge]
I’m not proud of the man I’ve been
Can’t rewrite the pages soaked in sin
But if there’s a chance, just one last light
I’d fight my demons every night

[Chorus]
I know I’m the problem, I’m owning it now
If you came back, I’d show you how
I’d hold your heart like a fragile flame
Not a thing I’d risk, not a game I’d play
I know I’m the reason we fell apart
But I’d tear down these walls for a brand-new start
Yeah, I know I’m the problem
But I’d change it all if you'd stay

[Outro]
I know I’m the problem...
But I’m trying to change

I KNOW I 'M THE PROBLEM

I KNOW I'M THE PROBLEM

This song is a deeply emotional reflection on love that never gave up, even when it was pushed into the background. It tells the story of someone who stood quietly in the shadows, holding on to love with unwavering hope while watching someone they cared about drift away, led by the noise of the world and misunderstandings too heavy to untangle.

Through heartfelt verses and a chorus filled with longing, the lyrics capture the pain of being unseen, the ache of unspoken words, and the quiet strength it takes to stay when everything else fades. It is not about giving up, it is about loving someone enough to wait, to hope, and to believe that one day they might find their way back.

This is a song for anyone who has ever loved from afar, stayed silently present, or held onto truth in the midst of heartbreak. It is not just a story of loss, it is a promise that real love does not vanish. It stays. It waits. It remembers.

Still Here in the Quiet

You showed me the way
You showed me the light
I don’t need your help now, I’m alright
You tried to attack
I tried to defend
There’s no need for you to pretend

Just let me go and you will see
I’ll follow the Sun and remain being free
Don’t get in my way 'cause I’m on my own
I like being alone

You gave me protection, you created a wall
I wanted a friend, but that’s all
You told me to believe in the magic of youth
You took my life from me that’s the truth

So let me go and you will see
I’ll follow the Sun and remain being free
Don’t get in my way ‘cause I’m on my own
I like being alone

We started a fight, I couldn’t control
I wanted the life that you stole
I tried to believe, I wanted so bad
But now I’m alone and I’m glad

Let me go and you will see
I’ll follow the Sun and remain being free
Don’t feel bad that I’m on my own
I, I like being alone

You gave me protection
You created a wall
I wanted a friend, but that’s all
You told me to believe in the magic of youth
You took my life from me that’s the truth

Let me go and you will see
I’ll follow the Sun and remain being free
Don’t get in my way ‘cause I’m on my own
I like being alone

Let me go and now you see
I followed the Sun and remained being free
Don’t feel bad that I’m on my own
My life... being alone

Lyrics and Music written on guitar in 1991.

Mindy Chisholm - Being Alone

How far I will go - Alessia Cara (Cover)

Fly - Anu (Tibetan Song)

We are a couple of musicians from the United Kingdom: Chris Madoch - mainly lyrics & Veli Finn - mainly music.


Lyricist for 'The Velicans' here on SoundCloud.
Published writer: poetry, plays and fiction.

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